Stand-up for representation: Kartik Vaish ’25 explores comedy, identity, and inclusion Madison Fahlborg With ambitious dreams and a passion for comedy, the economics and philosophy double major from New Delhi, India, set out to hone his talent in the birthplace of modern stand-up: New York City. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:08:19 -0800 Student Kartik Vaish performs stand-up comedy show on a stage to an audience. Student Kartik Vaish performs stand-up comedy show on a stage to an audience. SEE-Beyond award recipient Kartik Vaish ’25 spent his summer in New York City, building on his senior thesis and earning first-hand experience in the field of stand-up comedy.